Gideon the Ninth

, #1

eBook, 479 pages

English language

Published Aug. 6, 2019 by Tor Books.

ISBN:
978-1-250-31317-1
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OCLC Number:
1114600834
ASIN:
B07J6HWLPR

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Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.

Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won’t set her free without a service.

Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their …

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Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Fantasy - Gothic
  • Science Fiction
  • Science Fiction - Gothic
  • Gothic